How to Commission a Portrait

Portraits: The Process
When you commission a portrait, this is usually how the project proceeds: If the subjects are within a 1 hour drive of San Francisco, I will go to them for a photo shoot. The photo shoot takes 1 - 2 hours. I then work from a combination of the photos that I take. When your painting is near completion, I will email a photograph for your review. After approval, I will either hand-deliver or Fedex the completed painting, along with a written diary and instructions for care.

The entire process takes 10 - 12 weeks. Your time on the calendar is reserved when we sign the Commission Agreement.

If you are not located within an hour's drive of San Francisco, please read my photo guidelines.

If you would like to commission a portrait, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page or email me and describe the project. I will write up a simple Commission Agreement for us both to sign, and your portrait project can begin!

Portraits: Prices
Payment is made 1/2 up front and 1/2 upon completion of the painting. The typical prices are:

Your payment also includes a written diary which explains the thought processes and decisions which went into the portrait ( watercolor excluded). Framing and shipping cost is not included.

Shipping: the price does not include shipping. If you are located more than 1 hour's drive from San Francisco, please allow approximately $50 for shipping. Paintings larger than 24"x30" will be rolled for shipping unless you request otherwise. California residents add 8% sales tax.

How to Commission a Master Reproduction

I am currently taking master reproduction commissions that would be appropriate for a water-soluble oil medium only. This would include most Impressionist paintings, and any painting that was originally a Fresco (ie, the Sistine Chapel), but excludes many oils, such as Rembrandt or Raphael reproductions. If you are interested in a reproduction, but don't know what you want, check out this page of reproduction ideas.

For a quote, email me the size, artist, and name of the painting you would like reproduced. I will reply (usually within a day) with the price and how long it will take. Half of the fee is due when I begin painting, and half prior to delivery.

If you are interested in commissioning a copy of a painting which you own or possess, please include in your email a photograph of the painting.

I am also very interested in reproduction murals for interior home, office, or business space.

If You are interested

I would delighted to hear from you! Please Email me for more information